Blackened Catfish: Indulgent Dish with Spicy Cheese Grits
Indulge in the rich flavors of blackened catfish served with creamy, spicy cheese grits. A perfect combination for a delightful meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 catfish fillets
- 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
- 1 cup grits
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the grits by boiling water, then adding grits and stirring until thickened.
- Stir in cheese, butter, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- Season catfish fillets with blackening seasoning.
- Heat a skillet and sear catfish on both sides until cooked through.
- Serve catfish over cheese grits, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- Add more cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Can substitute catfish with other firm white fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with grits
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Blackened Catfish, Spicy Cheese Grits, Southern Cuisine, Comfort Food